I can't believe I never reviewed this before, but after being asked on Tumblr what was the best fic I ever read, this was my answer. I had to go back and re-read it, and though it's been a while since the last time I watched Oz, this hit all the feels again. These two are such a complicated pairing and you write them so well, from their mannerisms to the depth of the relationship, even Toby's and Chris's feelings. And Chris's ability to lie so impressively, it is conveyed so well here. I just absolutely love this story. Thank you for writing it.

I am new to Oz and I had to find some Keller / Beecher pieces. I have read many but this one is by far the best, and most in character, and most haunting. It take what the show gave us and deepens it. When I think of this pairing in the future, I think this scene will be right in there with canon. Very beautifully done. I see you wrote one other Keller/Beecher fic I plan to check out... I'm only sorry you didn't write more.

I liked this, the way you could show facets of Chris' personality we as viewers knew but Toby needed to hear. The reactions worked. The dialogue worked. It all worked...even if I did have to suspend some belief of Chris being affectionate out of his own mind - doing it for once just toward Toby rather than something for himself. Still, it was an interesting perspective of this man who was never (IMO) completely evolved during the show.

Chris and Toby break my heart. They're just both so messed up, and Chris is a complete sociopath, but they really love each other. I was in tears by the end of this, which is how I know you captured it well. Amazing work, please keep writing.

Everyone else has said it, and all I can do is echo them: THIS. IS. BRILLIANT. Seriously, I am passionate; I have no words. Keller/Beecher is one of my favorite fictional relationships of all time...so twisted, so dark, so fiery, so sincere, so sweet. And this story was all of those things. And the writing! And the perfectly captured Tobyness and Chrisness! Ah, so much love.

Sam chapter 1 . 12/3/2005

I love this, this is so typical Chris Keller, Makeing everything into a game to hide the truth of his feelings